Carolyn Kobernus

Carolyn Kobernus of Yreka passed away on Feb. 13, 2013 in Alturas at the age of 90.

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Siskiyou Daily News, Yreka, CA

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Posted Mar. 25, 2013 at 11:12 AM
Updated Mar 25, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Posted Mar. 25, 2013 at 11:12 AM
Updated Mar 25, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Carolyn Kobernus of Yreka passed away on Feb. 13, 2013 in Alturas at the age of 90.

Carolyn was born on Feb. 27, 1922 in Minneapolis, Minn. She married Merle Kobernus in 1944 in Rochester, Minn. They moved to Siskiyou County 20 years ago. He passed away in 2005.

Carolyn was a homemaker, secretary, Avon representative and a seamstress. She loved reading a variety of books and was very skilled at crosswords, crocheting and knitting. She loved to write and wrote The Oakridge Newsletter (at Oakridge Mobile Home Park here in Yreka) for many years.

Carolyn is survived by her children Diana Walston of Alturas; Judy Kobernus of Yreka; Linda Studniary of Las Vegas, Nev.; and Becky Barry of Alturas; and seven grandchildren.

Private services were held on Feb. 18, 2013.

"May the great spirit above look over your soul – give it love, peace and renewal. We love you and will miss you so very much ... your family and friends."